Intern - Private Credit / Direct Lending (f/m/d)
München, DE, 80335
We are currently looking for an intern to join the Direct Lending platform Team which will give you the opportunity to work on Private Credit investing in Europe. The position will be based in our Munich office as a 3-6-month internship. The start date will be October 2026.
About the Job
Based in Paris, London, Munich, Rotterdam and Singapore, the Direct Lending platform is composed of 34 investment professionals, including 3 investment professionals in Munich. With c. €10bn AUM, we invest in European low to mid-cap direct lending transactions (including Impact deals), in Emerging Markets and in Asia.
The team’s strategy focuses on LBOs with top-tier private equity, targeting a wide range of investments’ profiles from senior to unitranche transactions. In addition to contributing to the structuring, credit analysis, terms and conditions negotiation, execution and asset monitoring of direct lending transactions in European markets, the position will include various related tasks linked to the growth of the business.
What you do
- Conduct in-depth analysis of target companies, sectors, business models and markets
- Analyze due diligence reports
- Conduct Financial modelling and sensitivity analyses
- Prepare investment committee materials and company profiles
- Prepare marketing materials.
What you bring
- Enrolled Student in a Master’s or advanced Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related Quantitative field
- Excellent academic achievements (performance records)
- Excellent analytical skills with high level of attention to detail
- Proven interest in financial markets, private equity business and M&A
- Ability to work diligently under time pressure
- Strong team ethics
- Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel
- Ability to independently conduct research
- Proficiency in English both written and spoken; German is advantageous
- Previous internship(s) in investment banking (Leveraged Finance, M&A, debt advisory), Private Credit/Direct Lending, Privat Equity or Transaction Services
- Ability to use Microsoft Copilot, with a strong commitment to ethical and responsible AI practices.
What we offer
- Balanced work environment: A dynamic office culture that supports flexibility and collaboration
- Mental health and wellbeing programs (EGYM Wellpass)
- Mobility solutions (Subvention Jobticket, Deutschlandticket etc.)
- Canteen subsidy
- Corporate benefits
- … and so much more!
About Allianz Global Investors
Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.
We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.
We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.
Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position. If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com.
Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.
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96750 | Asset & Investment Management | Student | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Temporary
